Your HVAC system gets a workout during the winter months to ensure that the temperature inside your home is warm and comfortable. With the windows closed and the HVAC unit running all the time, the air quality could be affected if the air filter in the HVAC unit isn’t doing its job. Winter is one of the most important seasons of the year to check the air filter.
A clogged air filter reduces airflow, causing your system to work harder and be less efficient. Not to mention, it may cost you more to heat or cool your home due to reduced heating and air flow. But most importantly, a low-quality air filter promotes the distribution of dust, pet dander, and all sorts of particles in the air that should be kept out of your home.
MERV 11 filters can also be very useful during winter due to the high filtering efficiency they offer with no reduction in performance, while MERV 13 filters have even higher filtering efficiency, which can trap even more particles such as smoke, bacteria, and dust, in addition to the common allergens mentioned above.
It can prove very helpful to upgrade the filter in the winter. This can increase the air quality inside the house. Replacing the HVAC filter can prove very beneficial and make a big difference.
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